Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Charleston with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Charleston in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Charleston with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature rises to around 33°C, with nights close to 25°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Charleston will be around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Charleston is 35°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 126 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Charleston. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Charleston in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
126 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Charleston?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Charleston. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Charleston in August
With 37°C, Charleston hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Charleston
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Charleston, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Charleston
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Charleston, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Charleston.
Daily UV Index in August in Charleston
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Charleston, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Charleston Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Charleston, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Charleston Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Charleston, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Charleston
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Average Weather in Charleston by Month
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